Building a Business Based on Self-Love When 11-year-old Lexi P. was teased about her natural hair, she didn’t let it keep her down. In fact, the experience inspired her to start a business. “I was trying to find books or anything out there teaching about self-love,” says...
Dear DW, How do I respond to a microaggression that is said in a group setting? I’m comfortable responding in a one-on-one situation, but I normally just sit there when other people are around, hoping someone else says something. Signed, Tongue-Tied Dear Tongue-Tied, Microaggressions are subtle statements or actions...
Determining how much money you need to save each month— and where to put those savings to maximize returns—can be confusing. Here’s a guide to help clarify one of the most complex decisions you’ll ever make. When it comes to retirement planning, Tammy Bynum-Mincey, a senior manager...
Learn how you can incorporate fitness into your routine —without judgment It’s not the scale prompting Harlem resident Alana Beale to focus on her fitness; it’s the calendar. Her goal is to be “fit by 40.” She says, “Turning 40 will mark a new phase of my...
Asking for help makes us better at our jobs It’s an unfortunate fact that in the workplace, women of color—Black women in particular—tend to receive less support and encouragement from their managers, according to a 2018 report by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company. Compared with white women, Black women are...
Blazing Trails in Diversity Ever wondered what it’s like to be a “first”? The Honorable LaDoris “Dot” Harris knows. After starting her career as a field service engineer in a male-dominated industry sector, Harris would become the first Black female officer at electrical engineering firm ABB Inc....